Steve Balestrieri is a National Security Columnist. He served as a US Army Special Forces NCO and Warrant Officer. In addition to writing on defense, he covers the NFL for PatsFans.com and is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA). His work was regularly featured in many military publications.
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points and Summary – The Admiral Kuznetsov, Russia’s only aircraft carrier, is likely headed for the scrapyard after a disastrous career. -Plagued by...
Key Points and Summary – Japan’s new Taigei-class (“Big Whale”) submarines are its latest “ninjas of the sea,” designed with one mission: countering China’s...
Key Points and Summary – Japan’s Sōryū-class diesel-electric attack submarines are some of the most advanced and stealthy non-nuclear subs in the world. -Named...
Key Points and Summary – After being docked for over two decades, Russia’s Kirov-class nuclear-powered battlecruiser, the Admiral Nakhimov, is finally set to return...
Key Points and Summary – China’s long-awaited H-20 stealth bomber remains shrouded in mystery, with Western analysts expressing deep skepticism about its true capabilities...